A trip to Paris. Pet insurance. Unlimited time off. Canada’s Top 100 Employers have been named for 2012, and they show that offering non-traditional benefits can have a positive impact on recruiting, engaging and retaining employees. The annual ranking, now in its 13th year, attempts to determine which employers are leaders in their industries when […]
According to the World Health Organization, as of 2011, mental illness affects 20% of Canadians in the workplace, and mental illness costs Canada $51 billion a year (according to 2010 statistics from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health). Employers certainly know mental health in the workplace is a cause for concern, but how do […]
A new online resource is offering Canadian business leaders access to resources and tools designed to encourage workplace health. was launched by the Health Work & Wellness Group, and is Canada’s first independent organizational health library. It features information on healthy workplace practices, tools, reports, models, case studies, research and education programs in the field […]
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent form of arthritis, affecting approximately three million Canadians. And while it’s commonly believed that arthritis is a disease of the elderly, 58% of arthritis patients are under the age of 65—which means, they’re still in the workforce. If you have employees with OA, you likely know that their workplace […]
The benefits of promoting healthy lifestyles in the workplace have been proven; good employee health boosts productivity, stimulates creativity and reduces company insurance costs. Creating a structured wellness program prepares businesses and their employees to meet the demands of the new economy, which requires high levels of creativity, immediate responsiveness and ever-shorter turnaround times. Studies […]
Over the last 20 years, we have seen the emergence of a major trend in North America: employee health and wellness are suffering. In Canada and the United States, there have been alarming increases of hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Between 1994 and 2005, the rates of arterial hypertension among Canadians increased by 77%, diabetes by […]
Watch this video While most plan sponsors—and employees—will agree that people should take control of their own health, Chris Bonnett, president of H3 Consulting, suggests employers should also recognize the role they can plan in maintaining and encouraging employee health. “Sometimes it’s surprising for organizations to learn how much is in their control,” he says. […]
Morneau Shepell is upgrading its Stop Smoking Centre to help employees to do just that. Under its Shepell-fgi brand, this part of its smoking cessation services will provide users with tips, tools and a support network of healthcare professionals, as well as fellow quitters. “Whether you’ve tried to quit smoking in the past or are […]
Watch this video Views about health and wellness have changed drastically over the years, with recent focus turning specifically to the link between employee wellness and overall business productivity. “The health and wellness of the workforce is intrinsically tied to the health and performance of the work site,” says Cindy Nayer, president, CEO and co-founder […]
Employee engagement and employee health are intertwined—and solving them both is critical to your business. That was the message of a recent webinar by Buck Consultants, “Securing Employee Engagement: More Vital Than Ever.” In the session, Ruth Hunt, principal, communication, with Buck Consultants, and Scot Marcotte, managing director, talent and HR solutions, with Buck Consultants, […]